Outdoor Learning and Education Instructor

Outdoor Learning and Education Instructor

Robins Way School, Amesbury

Permanent position

Salary: £28,500 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only;

Start date:

September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

The Outdoor Learning and Educational Visits Support will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, high‑quality outdoor learning programme that provides pupils with regular opportunities to learn beyond the classroom. The role involves designing, implementing and continually developing a progressive curriculum that promotes resilience, independence, teamwork, communication, confidence and practical life skills through engaging and meaningful outdoor experiences.

• Lead the strategic development, implementation and ongoing improvement of outdoor learning across Robins Way School, ensuring it becomes a valued and embedded aspect of the curriculum and culture.
• Design, deliver and regularly evaluate a progressive outdoor learning curriculum that meets the needs of pupils and supports their personal, social and emotional development.
• Plan and facilitate high‑quality outdoor learning experiences on a daily basis, both on and off site, providing engaging opportunities for pupils to learn through exploration, challenge and real‑world experiences.
• Coordinate the organisation of educational visits, including transport, staffing and logistical arrangements, working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure safe and effective delivery.
• Ensure all outdoor learning activities and educational visits are fully compliant with OEAP guidance, statutory requirements and school policies and procedures.
• Use outdoor learning as a vehicle to develop pupils’ resilience, emotional regulation, confidence, independence, teamwork, communication and wider life skills.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with outdoor education providers, community groups, local organisations and other stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities for pupils.

• Experience in educational, childcare or SEN settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to challenging behaviour.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, hundreds of UK and international discounts, cycle to work scheme, electric car purchase scheme, critical illness cover, family growth support (enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support).
• Competitive salary (up to £42,000 depending on experience) and additional benefits.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.